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Mildred Davis Lloyd | |
|---|---|
 Mildred Davis in 1924 | |
| Born | Mildred Hillary Davis February 22, 1901 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 18, 1969 (aged 68) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | "Friends School" |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1916–1969 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3, including Harold Lloyd Jr. |
Mildred Hillary Davis[1] (February 22, 1901[citation needed][note 1][2] – August 18, 1969) was an American actress who appeared in fifteen of Harold Lloyd's classic silent comedies and eventually married him.
Early life and career
The daughter of Howard Beckett Davis,[3] she was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and educated at the Friends School in Philadelphia. After spending several years studying, she traveled to Los Angeles in the hopes of securing a role in a film. After appearing in several small roles, she caught the attention of Hal Roach, who pointed her out to comedian Lloyd. Lloyd was looking for a leading lady to replace Bebe Daniels, and cast Davis in his comedy short From Hand to Mouth in 1919. It would be the first of fifteen films they would star in together.[citation needed]
On February 10, 1923, Davis married Lloyd. After marrying, Lloyd announced that Davis would not appear in any more motion pictures. After much persuasion by Davis (and much grief) she received Lloyd's consent for her return to the screen in Too Many Crooks, which Lloyd produced through his production company. It was the only acting role she undertook after becoming married.[citation needed]
Death
On August 18, 1969, Davis died in St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California.[4]
Filmography
Notes
- ^ The reference book Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory gives Davis's birth date as January 1, 1900.
References
- ^ Vance, Jeffrey; Lloyd, Suzanne (2002). Harold Lloyd: Master Comedian. Harry N. Abrams. p. 52. ISBN 0-8109-1674-6.
- ^ Ellenberger, Allan R. (2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. ISBN 9780786409839. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ "A Full Life". Oakland Tribune. California, Oakland. September 12, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved 28 August 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ex-Actress Mildred Davis, Harold Lloyd's Wife, Dies". The Fresno Bee. Associated Press. August 19, 1969. p. 5. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mildred Davis.
- Mildred Davis at IMDb
- Mildred Davis at Virtual History